I intend to publish a Dutch proverb here daily, then translate it literally into English, try to explain the basic meaning of the proverb, and see if there's any English equivalent for the saying. Yes, I'm Dutch. Yes, I'm silly.

Friday, 13 March 2009

Dutch saying: "Een gegeven paard moet men niet in de bek kijken"Literal translation: "One should not look a given horse in the mouth". Meaning: If you get something for free, you should not criticize it. English equivalent: Beggars cannot be choosers" ("Do not look a given horse in the mouth" also exists, but I would prefer using a less literal translation).

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About Me

I'm Dutch, originally from a part of Holland which the majority of the Dutch feel should be given to Belgium, our family name (we think) is Polish, but sounds German, I live in Denmark, and feel as if I should have been Irish or Scottish.